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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

The Government's Legislative Programme: Wales

14 May 2026 · Wales Office

Proposed by Jo Stevens Lab Cardiff Central

EconomyEnergyLocal GovernmentPolicing & ResourcesTransport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government's legislative programme for Wales includes a new Local Growth Fund worth over 500 million.
  • The programme supports the Energy Independence Bill to reduce household energy costs and promote clean energy investment.
  • The Railways Bill is introduced to reform railways and support Welsh rail projects.

Issue summary

This statement outlines the UK government's legislative programme for Wales, focusing on economic growth, job creation, and improved national security.

Action requested

The statement announces a new Local Growth Fund worth over £500 million, supports the Energy Independence Bill to cut household bills and drive clean energy investment, and introduces the Railways Bill to reform railways and support Welsh rail projects. It also outlines measures for national security and police reform.

Key facts

  • Legislative programme includes bills on Armed Forces, Civil Aviation, Clean Water, Commonhold and Leasehold Reform, Competition Reform, Courts and Tribunals, Cyber Security and Resilience, Digital Access to Services, Electricity Generator Levy, Energy Independence, Enhancing Financial Services, European Partnership, Immigration and Asylum, National Security, Health, Northern Ireland Troubles, Police Reform, Public Office (Accountability), Railways, Regulating for Growth, Remediation, Removal of Peerages, Representation of the People, Small Business Protections (Late Payments), Sovereign Grant, Sporting Events, Steel Industry (Nationalisation), Tackling State Threats, and Ticket Tout Ban.
  • The Local Growth Fund is worth more than £500 million.
  • The Energy Independence Bill aims to transform the energy system and support clean energy projects in Wales.
  • Railways Bill includes a manifesto commitment for Welsh Government involvement in rail management with up to £14bn investment, unlocking 12,000 jobs.
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